The Latin princips formed one of the great divisions of the Roman infantry; so called because they were originally the first to begin the fight. After the Hastati were instituted, this privilege was transferred to the new division.

1

Prince. (See BLACK.)

2

Prince of alchemy. Rudolph II., Emperor of Germany, also called The German Hermes Trismegistus.

3

Prince of gossips. Samuel Pepys, noted for his gossiping Diary, commencing January 1st, 1659, and continued for nine years. (16321703.)